The Child Garden, or a Low Comedy by Geoff Ryman

The Child Garden, or a Low Comedy

Geoff Ryman

388 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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In the city of the future, humans photosynthesize, viruses educate people, organics have replaced electronics...and almost no one lives past forty. In the city of the future, Milena is resistant to the viruses. She is barred from the Consensus. Sh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 132 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
emotional 66%
adventurous 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.68

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